PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PED's)
UPDATE: NEW FAA RULES REGARDING ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Recently the FAA has allowed operators to expand the usage of Portable Electronic Devices. All air carriers are required to undergo an FAA required testing and approval process. We will be happy to let you know when this is complete.
Recently the FAA has allowed operators to expand the usage of Portable Electronic Devices. All air carriers are required to undergo an FAA required testing and approval process. We will be happy to let you know when this is complete.
Portable Electronic Devices (PED’s) [14CFR §121.306]
Due to possible interference with communication and navigation systems, it is company policy to prohibit the operation of certain portable electronic devices in the cabin.
Flight Attendants are responsible for ensuring passengers are made aware of federal regulations and company policies regarding the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) through announcements and during routine cabin checks.
If a passenger is operating an unauthorized electronic device at an inappropriate phase of flight, the Flight Attendant shall request that he/she terminate operation of the device.
Flight Attendants are not required to check the display of each device for compliance; however, all Flight Attendants are required to routinely monitor the cabin for inappropriate use of PEDs. If during routine observations, it appears that a passenger is not in compliance with KaiserAir, Inc. PED policy, ask the passenger to demonstrate that the transmitting capabilities of their device are turned off (device is placed in “Airplane,” “Flight,” “Hospital,” or “Safe” mode).
If the passenger cannot demonstrate that the transmitting capabilities are turned off, the device cannot be used in flight for any purpose. The device can only be used while the A/C is parked at the gate and the A/C door is open.
If passenger does not comply, the flight deck immediately notified of non-compliant behavior and you will be issued an Inflight Disturbance Report.
The following is a list of PEDs:
Operations Prohibited:
Passengers are permitted to wear headphones (including noise reduction type headphones) during all phases of flight; however, during taxi, takeoff, and landing the power source (such as CD or MP3 player) to the headphones must turned off. If the Flight Attendant believes that the power to the headphone is on, he/she shall politely ask the passenger to demonstrate that the unit is off.
Due to possible interference with communication and navigation systems, it is company policy to prohibit the operation of certain portable electronic devices in the cabin.
Flight Attendants are responsible for ensuring passengers are made aware of federal regulations and company policies regarding the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) through announcements and during routine cabin checks.
If a passenger is operating an unauthorized electronic device at an inappropriate phase of flight, the Flight Attendant shall request that he/she terminate operation of the device.
Flight Attendants are not required to check the display of each device for compliance; however, all Flight Attendants are required to routinely monitor the cabin for inappropriate use of PEDs. If during routine observations, it appears that a passenger is not in compliance with KaiserAir, Inc. PED policy, ask the passenger to demonstrate that the transmitting capabilities of their device are turned off (device is placed in “Airplane,” “Flight,” “Hospital,” or “Safe” mode).
If the passenger cannot demonstrate that the transmitting capabilities are turned off, the device cannot be used in flight for any purpose. The device can only be used while the A/C is parked at the gate and the A/C door is open.
If passenger does not comply, the flight deck immediately notified of non-compliant behavior and you will be issued an Inflight Disturbance Report.
The following is a list of PEDs:
Operations Prohibited:
- Cell Phone or other two-way communication devices
- GPS (Global Positioning Systems)
- Pagers
- Portable radios (including CB radios)
- Portable radio transmitters/transceivers
- Portable televisions
- Remote control toys
- Battery operated shavers
- Hearing aids
- Heart pacemakers
- Portable voice recorders
- Laptop computers
- Video players
- Audio players (CD, MP3 etc.)
- Video games
- Cell Phone (in non-transmitting mode)
- Headphones
Passengers are permitted to wear headphones (including noise reduction type headphones) during all phases of flight; however, during taxi, takeoff, and landing the power source (such as CD or MP3 player) to the headphones must turned off. If the Flight Attendant believes that the power to the headphone is on, he/she shall politely ask the passenger to demonstrate that the unit is off.
If you are traveling with an electronic cigarette device (e-cig), these items should be placed in your carry-on baggage and NOT in your checked baggage. The use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft is prohibited by FAA regulation, and is considered smoking.